QConnecting to a Computer | Nikon 6MVA3111 01, J2 White manual

QConnecting to a Computer

Installing the Supplied Software

Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer for viewing and editing pictures and creating short movies. Before installing the software, confirm that your system meets the requirements on page 64.

1 Insert the installer CD.

Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2/Short Movie Cre- ator CD. In Windows, the installer “Welcome” dialog will launch automatically; proceed to Step 2. Users of Mac OS must first double-click the CD icon () on the desktop and then double-click the Welcome icon ().

2 Select a language.

Select a language and click Next. If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (region selec- tion is not available in the European release).

3 Start the installer.

Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.

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4 Exit the installer.

Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation is com- plete. The following software is installed:

•ViewNX 2

•Short Movie Creator

•Apple QuickTime (Windows only)

5 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.

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Nikon 6MVA3111 01, J2 White, SB2F01 11 user manual QConnecting to a Computer, Installing the Supplied Software

Contents

Digital Camera Table of Contents Technical Notes Connecting to a ComputerTake pictures or movies in any of five modes Symbols and Conventions Camera SettingsWill be read by all who use the product Digitutor Following documentation is supplied with the camera Product Documentation ATurn off immediately in the event of mal For Your Safety AObserve caution when using a flash AObserve proper precautions when handling the charger Plies with Canadian ICES-003 Important Safety INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE These Instructions Disposing of Data Storage Devices AVC Patent Portfolio License AServicing the Camera and Accessories DUse Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesABefore Taking Important Pictures Life-Long Learning SIntroduction Package Contents Camera Body Parts of the Camera Camera Body Charged or Partially Discharged Monitor First Steps Charge the batteryAttach the camera strap Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets Tation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch Insert the battery and a memory cardPressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, Then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place ATurning the Camera Off Attach a lensTurn the camera on Press $ to cycle through shooting or playback indicators Choosing a Language and Setting the Camera Clock$Display Button AThe Framing Grid Ready the camera ZAuto Photo ModeTaking Photos in Auto Photo Mode Focus Frame the photographPosition your subject in the center of the frame ALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons ShootSmoothly press the shutter-release Face-Priority AF AAuto Power OffAAutomatic Scene Selection ASee Also See page 60 for slide show options Viewing Photographs Display the photograph Deleting PicturesPress O Delete the photograph Choosing a Creative Mode 6Creative ModeSelect creative mode Rotate the mode dial to w Choosing a Scene Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenesOption Description A, M Top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that Manual A, MGround into focus DFraming HDR Photographs On displayed when processing is completeBacklighting Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas Easy PanoramaSet focus and exposure Start shooting Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode 8Smart Photo Selector ModeSelect Smart Photo Selector mode Rotate the mode dial to y Press the shutter-release button half ASmart Photo Selector ModeBegin buffering photographs Tor right to view the next picture, Choosing the Best ShotTure displayed will not have a file Current picture. To end playback ADeleting Individual Photographs Deleting Pictures Select movie mode YMovie ModeHD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 End recording Start recordingAAudio Recording AMaximum LengthPage DRecording Movies Choosing the Movie Type Select slow-motion mode Rotate the mode dial toSlow Motion Motion. a slow-motion movie crop See page 60 for frame rate options Use Description Viewing MoviesFollowing operations can be performed Deleting Movies Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode 9Motion Snapshot ModeSelect Motion Snapshot mode Rotate the mode dial to z Begin buffering Frame the picture Choosing a Theme AMotion Snapshot Mode To delete the current Motion Snapshot Viewing Motion SnapshotsDeleting Motion Snapshots Color space 7Available SettingsControl Flexible program Autoexposure Lock Focus lock Self-timerExposure Compensation Flash mode Movie mode Theme Exposure mode Image quality WCreative ModeInterval timer Shooting Focus mode AF-area mode Face-priority AF Built-in AF assist NEF RAW and NEF RAW + Jpeg fine not available Autoexposure Lock Self-timer Focus lock Display self-timer options Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesPress 4 E to display self-timer options TMore on Photography Select the desired option Remote control mode Aim the ML-L3 atFrame the photograph and shoot Shutter has been released ATripod Mounting Spacer AMovie ModeAUsing the Built-in Flash Fill flash Built-in FlashSlow sync Rear curtain + Display the flash mode options Choosing a Flash ModeFill flash NY Red-eye reduction Fill flash NY Red-eye reduction Nq Rear-curtain sync ALowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in useSee page 61 for information on adjusting the flash level UUsing the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the menus AUsing the Menus Shooting Menu Options Playback Menu Options Focus mode Options Interval timerMetering Control Color space Setup Menu Options Installing the Supplied Software QConnecting to a Computer System requirements for the ViewNX 2 are System Requirements Transferring Pictures Viewing and Editing Pictures on a ComputerChoose how pictures will be copied to the computer Start Nikon Transfer Click Start Transfer Viewing PicturesTerminate the connection AStarting ViewNX 2 Manually AFor More Information Retouching PhotographsPrinting Pictures CR2025 battery Optional AccessoriesNTechnical Notes Lenses Mount lenses Mount Adapter FT1 Adapters SoftwareTripod Sdhc cards Approved Memory Cards64 GB GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB Cleaning Storage and CleaningStorage Lens Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Page Page Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks DServicing the Camera and Accessories Indicators are not displayed Press the $button TroubleshootingDisplay Monitor is off Movies in movie mode 0 36.n No sound is recorded for movies Shutter-release is disabledShooting All Shooting and Exposure Modes Movies Miscellaneous PlaybackCannot hear movie sound Cannot delete imagesPage Message Solution Nikon 1 J2 Digital Camera Specifications Storage File format Release ModeMedia File system Sure mode Exposure lock Self-timerRelease Exposure Metering Focus Autofocus AF-area modeLens servo Manual focus MF Movie Power source BatteryHD movies Motion Snapshot Weight Dimensions/weightTemperature MH-27 battery charger Rated input Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Type DimensionsFocal length Construction ATrademark Information Still images Approximately 230 shots Battery Life Index Symbols Press the shutter-release button Zoom ring Page SB2H0111